Shikkar () is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language mystery-thriller film directed by M. Padmakumar and written by S. Suresh Babu which was produced by Sreeraj Cinema. The film stars Mohanlal in lead role along with Kalabhavan Mani, Samuthirakani, Lalu Alex, Sneha, Ananya, Kailash, Jagathy Sreekumar, Suraj Venjaramood and Mythili in supporting roles. M. Jayachandran composed the music for the lyrics of Gireesh Puthenchery. The art direction was done by Manu Jagadh. Shikkar was a Ramzan release on 11 September 2010, it received mixed reviews from the critics, and garnered critical praise for cinematography and Mohanlal's performance. It was one of the ten highest-grossing Malayalam films of 2010. The film received the Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Popular Film. Plot The story takes place at Chittazha, a mountainous terrain in Idukki where Bamboo Reeds flourish. After much wandering from place to place, Balraman, a lorry driver who lost his wife Kaveri, has finally settled down with his daughter Ganga at Chittazha. Peace evades him as his past catches up with him, and Balaraman has to take risky methods to safeguard his own life and that of his daughter's. Balaraman's past of him being a police officer of the Andhra Pradesh Police Department was a secret to many. A group of Naxal's are behind him to kill his daughter and also Balaraman to avenge the death of their leader Abdullah who was killed in a fake encounter by the police a few years ago. Cast Production Filming The film was mainly shot at various locations in Pooyamkutty, Kothamangalam, also in Telangana (Andhra Pradesh) and Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu. The climax scenes were shot in Guna caves and the hills in Kodaikanal, including a place termed as "Devil's kitchen". The filming completed in August 2010. Reception Box office The film was a commercial success despite receiving mixed reviews from critics. Shikkar released on September 9 in Kerala, Chennai and Bangalore made an extraordinary opening in 110 screens. It grossed in 8 days from 110 screens, which was phenomenal for a Malayalam film at that time. And took distributor share of around from 8 days. It was found at the number one position at the Kerala box-office among the Ramzan releases. The film made at a budget of , collected as distributor share from first two weeks. The New Indian Express called it an "ultimate winner". Shikkar was found at the second place in the